Christmas Lights Switch on Event 2025
Market Stalls & Entertainment at the Victoria Hall from 2.00pm to 7.00pm (set-up from 12.00pm for traders)
Stage Entertainment, Food Vendors & Children’s Funfair at the Amphitheatre and Wheelock Street from 3.00pm to 7.00pm
Christmas Lights Switch on at 6.30pm
Middlewich is set to sparkle at this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On Event set for Saturday, 29th November 2025. It promises to be special event, featuring a stunning 37-foot LED Christmas Tree as the main attraction, being the second largest tree in the country offered by the supplier along with a brand new lighting scheme.
Christmas stalls will be set up inside the Victoria Hall from 2.00pm, featuring a performance by the Mereside Brass Band. These stalls, provided by JDL Markets, will showcase a variety of items including jewellery, toys, candles, women’s clothing, and arts and crafts.
The outdoor entertainment in the Bullring Area and on Wheelock Street, leading up to the switch-on will commence from 3.00pm. DJ and hosting will be provided by Silk FM and the event will be officially opened by the Town Crier and the Town Mayor Simon Whittaker.
Market vendors outside will offer hot food options such as a selection of pizzas, Smokey BBQ, Asian dishes, and sandwiches. Additionally, hot drinks along with savory snacks and treats will be available. A children’s funfair will also be part of the festivities.
On stage, performances at the Bullring will begin with The Leaping Frogs at 3:15pm, followed by Kissing the Flint at 4.30pm, along with other entertainment and a pantomime presented by Anton Benson Productions, featuring a Special Celebrity Guest at the switch on which will take place at 6.30pm.
Residents are warmly invited to join the countdown as the towns Christmas lights are officially switched on marking the start of the festive season in Middlewich.
Comments from Town Mayor, Cllr Simon Whittaker:
- This is Middlewich’s time to shine with a long over-due set of lights and a special eco-friendly 37ft LED Christmas Tree made from recycled plastics which can be re-used for future years. The five-year contract awarded to Blachere will allow us to change the scheme each year. There is another special feature that will be unveiled at the Switch on Event. This a family friendly event along with other activities provided by the Middlewich Roundtable and we encourage everyone to come down and support your town.
